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CE02 NBM

2002 Yamaha XJ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,322 mi
Last recorded45,322 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XJ60018,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 NBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 45,322 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 44,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,815 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 40,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Substantial oil leak from front of engine around oil cooler

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,749 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 38,747 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,106 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 May 2015 27,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,967 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,080 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,382 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,603 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ600?

Based on 74,677 MOT tests across 7,907 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
835
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
7,907
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,271
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,192
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,135
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 965
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 590
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CE02 NBM is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XJ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 18,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE02 NBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XJ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE02 NBM is a 2002 Yamaha XJ600, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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